Role Description
We are seeking a high-performing Physician Reviewer to join our Group Health division. The role is responsible for delivering timely, defensible utilization review determinations across a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Reviews span multiple case types, including:
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Preauthorization
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Appeals (first and second level)
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Independent external reviews
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DRG validation and clinical review
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Benefit and coverage determinations
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Experimental/Investigational (E/I) review
Key responsibilities include:
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Apply evidence-based criteria and guidelines, including:
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InterQual
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MCG
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CMS guidelines (including 2-Midnight Rule)
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LCD/NCD
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Client-specific policies
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Produce clear, concise, and defensible clinical rationales
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Maintain high accuracy and consistency across determinations
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Meet or exceed turnaround time (TAT) expectations, including urgent cases
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Participate in peer-to-peer discussions as needed
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Collaborate with QA and operational teams to ensure quality and compliance
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Reviews may be conducted within internal systems or client-specific platforms, depending on assignment and client requirements
Qualifications
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MD or DO, board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or similar
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Active, unrestricted medical license
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Prior utilization review experience, preferably in a health plan or IRO environment
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Familiarity with InterQual, MCG, and CMS guidelines
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Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
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Ability to work independently in a high-throughput environment
Requirements
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Proficiency with standard business tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
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Comfortable working across multiple systems, including internal platforms and client-specific portals
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Strong navigation and documentation skills within web-based applications
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Ability to manage multiple systems/screens simultaneously in a high-throughput environment
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Familiarity with Mac operating systems
Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
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Voluntary life insurance options for you, your spouse, and your children
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Other voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident indemnity, and pet insurance plans
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Basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage at no cost
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Generous paid time off policy
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401k plan with a company match
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Apple equipment and a media stipend for remote workspace